Welcome to the North Carolina FSA!
Welcome to the North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) website! We're here to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters with financial aid, technical expertise, and educational resources. Whether you need help with crop insurance, farm loans, or conservation programs, our experienced team is ready to assist you. Explore our website for valuable insights and how we can assist with your agricultural endeavors. Thank you for being dedicated to North Carolina agriculture!Featured Programs
| Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Distressed Borrowers |
| Since October 2022, USDA has provided approximately $1.5 billion in immediate assistance to more than 24,000 financially distressed direct and guaranteed FSA loan borrowers through the Inflation Reduction Act. The FSA is currently accepting individual requests for assistance from borrowers who took certain extraordinary measures to avoid delinquency on their direct FSA loans, missed a recent installment, or are unable to make their next scheduled installment. |
| Discrimination Financial Assistance Program |
| The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) is a new program, authorized by Section 22007(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act, that will provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to 2021. Please note, FSA employees are not responsible for administering the program or assisting individuals with their applications. Instead, the USDA has partnered with a network of vendors and cooperators prepared to assist with the application process. Such vendors and cooperators include, but are not limited to: |
| Filling an application is free, you are not required to have an attorney assist you in order to apply, and DFAP team members can provide no-cost help. If you choose to come into a local office, parking is always free. When you arrive, look for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) signage. For more information, visit the links below. |
Dates to Remember
*To view a schedule of USDA-observed holidays, visit our State Events tab| Deadline | Program or Service |
| July 10, 2023 | Rice Production Program |
| July 14, 2023 | Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) |
| July 15, 2023 | Nomination for the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production |
| July 26, 2023 Extended to August 11, 2023 | Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) |
| August 1, 2023 | Nomination for the Local County Committee |
| October 31, 2023 | Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) |
| October 31, 2023 Extended to January 13, 2024 | Discrimination Financial Assistance Program |
| January 31, 2024 | Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program |
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